Overall Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐½
- Service Tested: Takipciking and TakipciMX (Instagram follower boost services)
- Duration of Test: 2 weeks of usage (free credits and one paid package)
- Target Audience: Instagram users looking for quick follower gains (especially in India, where these services are trending)
Summary:
Both Takipciking and TakipciMX deliver on their core promise – you do get a surge of Instagram followers and likes, essentially for free or at very low cost. In our test, we gained about 1,200 followers in a week using free methods, and then purchased 1,000 followers (for ~₹200) which arrived within an hour. The numbers went up as advertised, so in terms of effectiveness, we’re satisfied. However, the quality of followers is questionable and there are important caveats regarding account safety. This review covers the pros, cons, and our experience in detail.
Pros:
- ✅ Significant Follower Growth: We saw immediate results. After logging in and using credits, our Instagram test account went from 150 followers to 1,350+ in seven days. A paid boost took it to ~2,300. This was impressive for such little effort.
- ✅ Free and Budget-Friendly: The fact you can get hundreds of followers for free is a huge plus. Even the paid options are cheap (TakipciMX charged us 30 TL for 1000 followertakipcimx.com】, roughly the price of a coffee!). In terms of cost-to-number ratio, it’s one of the best deals out there.
- ✅ Easy to Use: The process was straightforward. We did use Google Translate for some Turkish text, but mostly it was clicking “Login with Instagram”, then “Send Followers”, etc. No complex steps. The interface, while basic, is user-friendly.
- ✅ Fast Delivery: We never waited long. Free followers started coming in seconds after activation. The purchased followers (1k) were delivered in about 30 minutes fully. This instant gratification is great – you could literally do this before an important event or launch to pad your stats.
- ✅ Extras like Likes & Comments: We also tried the free likes – got 100 likes on a post easily. The comment feature gave us 5 generic comments (like “Nice pic!”) on a photo. These extras make your growth look more “rounded” (a post with 1,000 new followers but only 10 likes looks suspicious, so it’s nice you can add likes too).
Cons:
- ❌ Potential Instagram Policy Issues: This is the elephant in the room. Using Takipciking/TakipciMX is against Instagram’s rules. During our test, our account was not banned, but we did get one warning: after one intensive session, Instagram prompted a password reset citing “suspicious activity”. That was a scare. It’s a reminder that there’s always a risk. We advise not using your main, beloved account for this – or at least be very moderate in usage.
- ❌ Low-Engagement Followers: The new followers didn’t engage with our content. Out of 1,200 free followers gained, the average likes on our posts didn’t increase much at all (maybe went from ~20 to ~30 likes; the increase likely due to a few curious real followers, not the masses of ghost followers). These followers won’t turn into customers or fans; they’re mostly just numbers.
- ❌ Some Followers Dropped: We monitored the count: about 10% of the free followers dropped off within two weeks. Some accounts that followed us got removed or unfollowed. The paid followers had better retention so far, but we expect some decay over months. So you may need periodic “top-ups” to maintain the number.
- ❌ User Experience Quirks: While generally smooth, the site did have a few issues:
- It logged us out sometimes, especially when switching between Takipciking and TakipciMX. Possibly a cookie issue, but it was a bit annoying to re-login.
- The site interface isn’t polished – occasional untranslated bits, and once the follower send tool gave an error (we retried after a minute and it worked).
- No mobile app – browser only. On mobile browser it worked, but an app would be nicer.
- ❌ Ethical Consideration: This is subjective, but using these services felt a bit like “cheating”. If you’re an influencer, you might have an internal conflict or fear of being outed for fake followers. We include this as a con because it’s something to consider for your personal or brand reputation.
Our Experience in Detail:
We started with Takipciking. Day 1, we logged in (using a spare Instagram account) – got a welcome of 50 credits. We could immediately use them to get 50 followers, which arrived almost instantly. Each hour we came back, we got more credits and kept boosting. By end of Day 1, ~300 followers gained. Day 2-3, similar pattern. We also used some credits for likes on our latest post so that the follower growth didn’t look too unnatural (the post got 200 likes via the tool). Mid-week, we tried TakipciMX with the same account – it worked interchangeably; in fact, TakipciMX’s site felt a bit snappier. We got another few hundred followers there. The overlap didn’t cause any issue. By Day 7, as mentioned, we hit ~1,350 followers. Then we decided to purchase a small package on TakipciMX (because it was cheaper) for 1000 followers. Payment was through a link to a Turkish payment page – we used a debit card. It was a bit of a leap of faith, but it went through. Soon enough, the follower count jumped by roughly 980 (some accounts maybe were already following or some over-delivery covered a small drop). We were at ~2.3k total.
Instagram did challenge us once: after a flurry of following activity, we had to verify our account via email code. That was handled quickly and we proceeded. No outright ban, but it showed the risk.
Comparing Takipciking vs TakipciMX: Honestly, in our use, both were the same. We rate them together because the difference is negligible. If we had to nitpick, TakipciMX’s pricing and slight English support give it a tiny edge. But both get the job done.
Conclusion & Recommendations:
Takipciking/TakipciMX is a legitimate shortcut for boosting your Instagram numbers, and our review confirms it works as promised on the surface. We recommend it with reservations:
- It’s best suited for jump-starting a new account or padding numbers, not for getting real engagement.
- If you’re going to use it, do so sparingly and smartly: combine it with real content strategy. For example, use it to get your first 5k followers, then focus on organic growth thereafter. That initial social proof can help attract genuine followers (people are more likely to follow an account that already has followers).
- Be careful with your account’s security; possibly use a different device or IP to log into these services and always keep an eye on your Instagram’s login notifications.
In summary, we give 3.5/5 stars. Points awarded for effectiveness and cost, points deducted for follower quality and rule-breaking risks. It’s a tool – how you use it will determine the outcome for your Instagram journey.